“Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all the earth: Make a loud noise, and rejoice, and sing praise. Sing unto the LORD with the harp; With the harp, and the voice of a psalm. With trumpets and sound of cornet Make a joyful noise before the LORD, the King.”
Psalm 98:4-6 KJV
David’s poetic praise, “So go ahead, everyone, and shout out your praises with joy! Break out of the box and let loose with the most joyous sound of praise! Sing your melody of praise to the Lord and make music like never before! Blow those trumpets and shofars! Shout with joyous triumph before King Yahweh!” David from a young age rejoiced in giving joyful praise to Yahweh from his heart! He wanted not only his voice but the harp and the trumpets and shofars to give loud praise to God. Every believer’s gathering, whether in church or home or public place, needs worship from the heart, the louder the better! It’s the religious spirit that makes believers distracted with not being heartfelt in singing joyfully. When the Holy Spirit leads us in praise, it is heartfelt and joyful! This is the first time when the Holy Spirit fell upon the gentiles and they began speaking in foreign languages (just as the Jewish disciples did on the Day of Pentecost), and their hearts overflowed in joyful praises to God. Peter's friends from Joppa-all of them Jewish, all circumcised-were stunned to see that the gift of the Holy Spirit was poured out even on outsiders. Joyful praises from the heart come when the Holy Spirit is in charge! Amen!
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